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Smithsonian Barro Colorado Island
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From $545.02 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Visit an island located in the middle of the Panama Canal and enjoy a hike through a rainforest used for research by scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy a hike through a rainforest
- Visit the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) dock at the town of Gamboa
- Learn about the research and history of the Barro Colorado Nature Monument
- Transfer by boat to/from the Barro Colorado Island
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Panama City
Boating at Barro Colorado Island.
Continued
Panama City
Hiking at Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Bilingual Naturalist Guide on the Barro Colorado Island Transportation from/to your hotel in Panama City Park and related fees
Not Included
Gratuities
What to Bring
Binoculars Camera Cap or hat Sunscreen lotion Insect repellent Light raincoat Water bottle Good footwear with traction Closed shoes and long pants are mandatory for walking on the trails. Visitors wearing shorts, sandals or any kind of open shoes will not be allowed to walk in the trails and must stay in the Barro Colorado Administration building
Restrictions
The minimum age for this tour is 8 years.
Meeting & Pickup
Transportation from/to your hotel in Panama City is included If you're staying outside the city, please select the transportation add-on
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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